San Francisco 49ers: Tackle Joe Staley at practice

SANTA CLARA -- Left tackle Joe Staley, who sustained a bruised right forearm Saturday, was among the 49ers' full-squad contingent practicing Wednesday for the first time in advance of Sunday's NFC Championship game.

Staley appeared to be wearing a protective pad on his right forearm while on a field farthest away from the media's viewing area.

Wearing no-contact jerseys, as has been the case for much of the past month, were linebacker Aldon Smith, cornerback Tarell Brown and fullback Bruce Miller.

Defensive tackle Justin Smith, who returned to practice two weeks ago, again donned a brace on his injured left arm.

Billy Cundiff kicked during warm-ups despite being failing to unseat David Akers last week during their practice competition.

Check back here for more on this developing story when the official participation report is released by the 49ers later Wednesday afternoon.